Raising Cain Productions The Night Ali Died

Theatre

14+

A gripping, cinematic and award-winning solo thriller about a man who becomes dangerously out of his depth in the criminal underworld. Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of himself and his family, yet for some reason, Ali decides to sneak out into the night, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the sleepy streets of his city. Through the accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective, and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened on the Night Ali Died.

a fast, frenetic piece of theatre

★ ★ ★ ★

A Young(ish) Perspective
A performance that keeps you talking about it for hours later.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Real Chrisparkle
a polished and compelling piece of theatre

★ ★ ★ ★

Everything Theatre
A very strong piece of Fringe theatre and a thoroughly enjoyable hour

★ ★ ★ ★

Theatre Talk Scotland
A tight, compelling, and punchy solo thriller.

★ ★ ★ ★

Edinburgh Reviews

This show was part of our Edinburgh Fringe Programme 2026